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2025 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools

228 Colleges in the United States
18,884 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$50,825 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in clinical/medical laboratory science is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #93 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual reviewed 228 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of clinical/medical laboratory science. Combined, these schools handed out 18,884 degrees in clinical/medical laboratory science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science School

Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools Your choice of clinical/medical laboratory science school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Clinical Laboratory Science
Bachelor's Degrees in Clinical Laboratory Science
Master's Degrees in Clinical Laboratory Science
Doctor's Degrees in Clinical Laboratory Science

The clinical laboratory science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the United States

The schools below may not offer all types of clinical laboratory science degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Clinical Laboratory Science

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
54 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
1.9% Growth in Graduates

Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a good option for students pursuing a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the city of New Brunswick. A Best Colleges rank of #74 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Rutgers New Brunswick is a great university overall.

There were roughly 54 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent year we have data available. Those clinical/medical laboratory science students who get their degree from Rutgers University - New Brunswick make $29,847 more than the standard clinical laboratory science graduate.

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In CA

Loma Linda University is a great choice for students interested in a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. Located in the large suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were about 22 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Loma Linda University in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
85 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$59,591 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in clinical/medical laboratory science has to check out The University of Texas Medical Branch. UTMB Galveston is a small public university located in the city of Galveston.

There were about 85 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at UTMB Galveston in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the clinical/medical laboratory science degree program at The University of Texas Medical Branch make $8,766 above the typical college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
128 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$53,420 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in clinical/medical laboratory science has to take a look at George Washington University. GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #25 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 128 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent data year. Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science degree recipients from George Washington University earn a boost of about $2,595 over the typical income of clinical/medical laboratory science majors.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
78 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$62,861 Median Starting Salary

MD Anderson is a small public university located in the large city of Houston.

There were roughly 78 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at MD Anderson in the most recent data year. Those clinical/medical laboratory science students who get their degree from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center receive $12,036 more than the typical clinical laboratory science grad.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
53 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
5.7% Growth in Graduates

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale. A Best Colleges rank of #123 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a great university overall.

There were about 53 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, clinical laboratory science degree recipients typically make around $47,884 in their early careers.

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Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
66 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$62,229 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Lubbock, TTUHSC is a public university with a small student population.

There were approximately 66 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at TTUHSC in the most recent data year. Those clinical/medical laboratory science students who get their degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center receive $11,405 more than the standard clinical laboratory science graduate.

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Rush University
Chicago, IL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$71,553 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Chicago, Rush University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were about 37 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Rush University in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the clinical/medical laboratory science program at Rush University get $20,728 above the typical college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
158 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$72,390 Median Starting Salary

UC is a very large public university located in the large city of Cincinnati. A Best Colleges rank of #137 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UC is a great university overall.

There were about 158 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the clinical/medical laboratory science degree program at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus make $21,565 above the average college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
44 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
36.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 14th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 44 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent data year. Those clinical/medical laboratory science students who get their degree from Stony Brook University make $41,461 more than the standard clinical laboratory science grad.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
106 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$58,134 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 18th out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 106 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at MDC in the most recent data year. Those clinical/medical laboratory science students who get their degree from Miami Dade College receive $7,310 more than the standard clinical laboratory science graduate.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In TN

UTHSC is a small public university located in the large city of Memphis.

There were about 17 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at UTHSC in the most recent data year.

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Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In CT

Located in the town of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #57 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UCONN is a great university overall.

There were about 12 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$73,403 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were approximately 27 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the clinical/medical laboratory science major at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities get $22,578 more than the standard college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
98 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
39.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 5th out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were approximately 98 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Madison College in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the clinical/medical laboratory science degree program at Madison Area Technical College earn $3,892 above the typical college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
49 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$59,829 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 13th out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were about 49 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Phoenix College in the most recent data year. Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science degree recipients from Phoenix College receive an earnings boost of around $9,004 above the typical earnings of clinical/medical laboratory science majors.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
81 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
1.2% Growth in Graduates

Ohio State is a very large public university located in the large city of Columbus. A Best Colleges rank of #70 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 81 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year. Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science degree recipients from Ohio State University - Main Campus get an earnings boost of around $14,102 over the average income of clinical/medical laboratory science majors.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In FL
31 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Jacksonville, FSCJ is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 19th out of 70 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 31 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at FSCJ in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
12.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.

There were about 33 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent data year. Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science degree recipients from University of Washington - Seattle Campus earn a boost of about $19,400 over the typical earnings of clinical/medical laboratory science majors.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
157 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
49.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Little Rock, UAMS is a public university with a small student population.

There were about 157 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at UAMS in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the clinical/medical laboratory science major at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences make $8,309 above the standard graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
72 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$61,044 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 41 schools for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were approximately 72 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at IUPUI in the most recent data year. Those clinical/medical laboratory science students who get their degree from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis make $10,220 more than the standard clinical laboratory science student.

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Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NE
52 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded

UNMC is a small public university located in the large city of Omaha.

There were approximately 52 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at UNMC in the most recent data year.

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Hunter College
New York, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
62 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$86,173 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of New York, Hunter is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 30th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 62 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Hunter in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the clinical/medical laboratory science degree program at Hunter College make $35,348 more than the average college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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LIU Post
Brookville, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$98,164 Median Starting Salary

LIU Post is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Brookville. This school ranks 24th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 13 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at LIU Post in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the clinical/medical laboratory science degree program at LIU Post earn $47,339 more than the average college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
9.1% Growth in Graduates

SUNY Upstate Medical University is a small public university located in the midsize city of Syracuse.

There were roughly 33 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University in the most recent year we have data available. Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science degree recipients from Upstate Medical University earn a boost of about $12,622 above the typical income of clinical/medical laboratory science majors.

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Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science students that almost earned our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools award.

RankCollegeLocation
46Chattahoochee Technical CollegeMarietta, GA
47Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New OrleansNew Orleans, LA
48Saddleback CollegeMission Viejo, CA
49Houston Community CollegeHouston, TX
50Mt. San Antonio CollegeWalnut, CA
51SUNY BroomeBinghamton, NY
52Elgin Community CollegeElgin, IL
53Marist CollegePoughkeepsie, NY
54University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI
55Community College of Allegheny CountyPittsburgh, PA
56University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT
57University of Massachusetts - LowellLowell, MA
58Delgado Community CollegeNew Orleans, LA
59Saint Louis UniversitySaint Louis, MO
60University at BuffaloBuffalo, NY
61University of Rhode IslandKingston, RI
62The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX
63Community College of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA
64Tarleton State UniversityStephenville, TX
65Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA
66Purdue University - Main CampusWest Lafayette, IN
67University of VermontBurlington, VT
68College of Staten Island CUNYStaten Island, NY
69University of KentuckyLexington, KY
70The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington, TX
71Community College of Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD
72South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, SD
73Community College of Rhode IslandWarwick, RI
74Albany State UniversityAlbany, GA
75Oregon Institute of TechnologyKlamath Falls, OR
76Auburn UniversityAuburn, AL

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science by Region

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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Clinical Laboratory Science Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist8,296
Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology3,966
Laboratory Technician3,429
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician1,193
Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions822
Blood Bank Technology Specialist319
Histologic Technician245
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician184
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist147
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist101

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Majors Similar to Clinical Laboratory Science

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Nursing319,502
Health & Medical Administrative Services88,600
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants85,339
Allied Health Professions83,905
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services83,587
Public Health41,651
Health Sciences & Services36,762
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions30,594
Mental & Social Health Services30,331
Medicine29,089

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